Taking a Shot with ‘Ballerina’ Director Len Wiseman and David Castañeda

June 5, 2025 Mike Manalo

How do you live up to the legacy of a legendary franchise like John Wick? It’s definitely not an easy feat to follow in the footsteps of director Chad Stahelski or actors like Keanu Reeves. Thankfully, Ballerina, the latest installment in the world of John Wick, is equipped with a stellar cast and a director who understands action incredibly well! So without further ado, we are proud to present to you all our conversations with Ballerina director Len Wiseman (Underworld, Live Free Die Hard) and star David Castañeda!

Movies, Reviews

NOC Review: ‘Ballerina’ Heats Up the World of ‘John Wick’

June 4, 2025June 9, 2025 Mike Manalo

In the past decade, there has probably never been a franchise that has done as much for practical stuntwork as the John Wick series. Since the first hit the screen almost 11 years ago, many have seen and began to recognize the hard work and beauty in well choreographed, fast paced practical stunts. These amazing professionals put their lives on the line and the result is always stellar entertainment. And this Friday, we’re getting more, as we return to the World of Wick with another worthy installment: Ballerina.

Interview, Movies

Sharon Duncan-Brewster on Training the ‘Ballerina’

June 3, 2025June 3, 2025 Mike Manalo

Get ready to return to The World of John Wick! Ballerina opens up in theaters this Friday! And to celebrate we were able to sit down with the cast and director of this awesome, ass-kicking epic! We’d love to start by bringing to you the amazing badass woman behind the badass woman, Sharon Duncan-Brewster, who plays Nogi, the mentor of Ana de Armas’ Eve, aka “The Ballerina.”

Movies, Trailers

The ‘Ballerina’ Strikes Back in Latest Trailer for the ‘John Wick’ Spinoff

March 25, 2025March 25, 2025 Mike Manalo

We’ve seen what happens when the Baba Yaga comes for you. However, just as terrifying for those who cross her will be the Ballerina! We have been so excited to return to the world of John Wick, and with Academy Award nominee Ana de Armas joining this universe, you know you’re in for a badass with charm, class, and guns… lots of guns! That’s what the latest trailer is absolutely promising us: a good time!

Movies, Trailers

First Official Trailer for ‘John Wick’ Spin-Off ‘Ballerina’ Dances Online

September 26, 2024September 26, 2024 Mike Manalo

Much like The Continental Peacock series last year, we have another story “From the World of John Wick” and this one is a huge one! First introduced in John Wick Chapter 3, we got a glimpse of Anjelica Huston’s ballerinas in this world. Now we get the see the story of one of them unfold next summer in Ballerina!

Movies

Donnie Yen is Officially Returning as ‘Caine’ in ‘John Wick’ Spin-Off Film

May 15, 2024May 17, 2024 Mike Manalo

What more is there to say about the legend of Donnie Yen that hasn’t already been communicated through his fists? The unparalleled actor and master of martial arts was recently seen giving John Wick a hard time in John Wick: Chapter 4 last year. But we’re not done with this seeing-impaired assassin just yet! Lionsgate is officially moving forward with a Caine spin-off!

Streaming, Television

Director Albert Hughes Sets the High Table for ‘The Continental’

September 21, 2023 Mike Manalo

John Wick may be done for now. But his world lives on in the epic three-part mini-series event, The Continental, streaming only on Peacock starting September 22. The Continental comes to us from director Albert Hughes, who brought us such classics as Menace II Society and Dead Presidents. But now, Hughes takes on the world of assassins and hotel management. We had a chance to sit down with Hughes about joining the world of John Wick.

Streaming, Television

Designing the Deadly with the Action Director and Production Designer of ‘The Continental’

September 20, 2023September 21, 2023 Mike Manalo

If there’s one thing a John Wick movie is known for, it’s the action. And when creating a show like The Continental, the latest project in the John Wick franchise premiering on Peacock September 22, it’s important to keep true to the look and spirit of that action.

Streaming, Television

Making ‘The Continental’ Look and Sound Epic

September 19, 2023September 20, 2023 Mike Manalo

The world of John Wick is just getting started. The Continental is premiering on Peacock September 22, and to make a show of this caliber takes a team of the most talented experts in the industry.

Streaming, Television

Checking In with the Director and Executive Producers of ‘The Continental’

September 18, 2023September 18, 2023 Mike Manalo

Earlier this year, we got to witness the final chapter of John Wick’s story. But we are far from over with his world. On September 22 only on Peacock, get ready to dive in further with The Continental.

Interview, Movies

Hiroyuki Sanada and Shamier Anderson Unload on ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’

March 23, 2023March 27, 2023 Mike Manalo

Yeah, I’m thinking he’s back. This Friday, Keanu Reeves returns in action as the Baba Yaga himself, in John Wick: Chapter 4! And this time, he’s not alone. Along for the ride are the terrific Shamier Anderson (Stowaway) and the legendary Hiroyuki Sanada (Bullet Train). And we, at The Nerds of Color, had a chance to speak with the new stars of the franchise about all the excitement the latest installment has to offer!

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NOC Review: ‘John Wick Chapter 4’ is the Most Epic Installment in the Franchise

March 13, 2023March 24, 2023 Mike Manalo

Who would have predicted back in 2014 that John Wick, a movie starring Keanu Reeves as a former legendary assassin avenging the death of his puppy, would become a four-installment franchise phenomenon?

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Thoughts and Reactions to Watching ‘John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum’ For the First Time

March 6, 2023March 6, 2023 Lauren Lola

We have arrived in the month of release for the next John Wick film. As our coverage on the latest installment really kicks into gear, I wanted to make sure I got in my thoughts about its 2019 predecessor well before then.

Movies, Trailers

The New Trailer for ‘John Wick Chapter 4’ Takes its Shot

February 16, 2023February 16, 2023 Mike Manalo

It’s Wick Week! All week Lionsgate has been putting out really cool announcements leading up to the debut of the new John Wick Chapter 4 trailer. And behold! The trailer is finally here!

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Thoughts and Reactions to Watching ‘John Wick: Chapter 2’ For the First Time

January 31, 2023January 31, 2023 Lauren Lola

Two months to go until the latest chapter of the John Wick franchise drops. I’m moving right along as I continue exploring its three predecessors for the first time.

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Thoughts and Reactions to Watching ‘John Wick’ For the First Time

December 23, 2022December 22, 2022 Lauren Lola

In 2019, in the midst of the Keanussance, I watched and documented my thoughts and reactions to watching The Matrix for the first time. Over two years later, in the lead-up to the release of The Matrix Resurrections, I watched and reacted to its sequels and anime anthology film as well. Now I am doing so once again, but this time for a different franchise.

Conventions, Movies

‘John Wick Chapter 4’ Sizzle Reel from CCXP is Breathtaking

December 5, 2022December 5, 2022 Mike Manalo

CCXP this weekend was a banger! And if it wasn’t enough for us to get an awesome poster for John Wick Chapter 4 earlier this weekend, Lionsgate also dropped a new Sizzle Reel for the new movie featuring all the festivities with the man himself, Keanu Reeves! And it. Is. Breathtaking!

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New ‘John Wick Chapter 4’ Poster Features the Ultimate Head-Shot

December 3, 2022December 3, 2022 Mike Manalo

Baba Yaga is back! John Wick Chapter 4 is hitting theaters next March. And today at CCXP, ~~John Wick~~ Keanu Reeves took to the stage to unveil a new poster for the next chapter!

Movies, Trailers

New Trailer for ‘John Wick: Chapter 4’ Teases a Good Life or a Good Death

November 10, 2022November 10, 2022 Mike Manalo

Oh I’ve been waiting for this one a long time! At one point, we were supposed to get John Wick: Chapter 4 and The Matrix Resurrections at the same time — May 2021. Sadly, of course, the pandemic had other plans. But while Matrix was finally released last December, our buddy John Wick had to be pushed out over a year to March 2023. So is Mr. Wick finally back? Yeah. I’m thinking he’s back!

Streaming, Television

‘The Continental’ Checks into Peacock

August 16, 2022August 16, 2022 Mike Manalo

Congratulations! The Continental’s services will now be available to you starting in 2023! The shadowy world of assassins that was first brought to life in John Wick is now coming to a streaming service near you soon.

Movies

Check Out the New Dolby Poster for ‘Bullet Train’

July 20, 2022July 28, 2022 Mike Manalo

The summer movie season is winding down, but it’s not dead yet! Bullet Train is still coming up ahead, and to celebrate the film’s release on August 5, Sony and Dolby have teamed up with artist 17th & Oak to bring you a new Dolby-exclusive poster for the film. Check it out here.

Movies

New Character Posters for ‘Bullet Train’ Arrive on Schedule

June 22, 2022June 22, 2022 Mike Manalo

Going to be honest, I have no idea what I mean by “on schedule” but I thought it would be a fun pun because… well… trains. Anyway, Sony Pictures has dropped new posters for the upcoming late summer action romp, Bullet Train! And wow, this is an attractive as hell cast! Check them out here!